Record ID: PUBLIC-8E0295
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn amber bead of uncertain date, probably dating from the Bronze Age to Early Medieval periods, c. 2000BC-850AD. The bead is doughnut shaped and slightly ovoid with a D-shaped cross-section. The central perforation is 5.3mm in diameter. The surface is pitted and worn and there are small bubbles visible within the amber. It is a golden honey brown. Measurements: diameter of 11.99mm; 5.11 mm thick and weighs 0.8 grams. Discussion: amber beads are very difficult to date. They are found from the early to middle Bronze Age and beads worn on a string (and often …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2021
Last updated: Monday 11th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-18F69D
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring with a D cross section of possible late Bronze Age to Roman date. The ring is solid, with smooth surface; has an external diameter of 22.2mm and internal diameter of 13.5mm. The hoop is 4.4mm thick and 4.9mm wide although varying in thickness around the ring, which may be the result of differential wear. Such simple objects found in isolation are very difficult to attribute to a specific function or date. They often show signs of preferential wear suggest substantial pull was frequently applied to them suggesting possible horse harness or industrial use.
Created on: Saturday 10th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9E9261
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bead of uncertain date, possibly Bronze Age to Roman, c.1800 BC - AD 1000. The object is spherical with a central perforation running through it. The surface is fairly smooth but there is some slight pitting and wear. The metal has a dark greenish brown patina and is worn. The bead is 10.24mm thick, 11.37mm in diameter, the perforation is 3.35mm in diameter. It weighs 5.15g. Numerous similar beads have been recorded with a variety of date ranges suggested. Copper-alloy spherical beads are difficult to date without a secure stratified context, and…
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EB175B
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy metalworking debris. A fragment comprising a conical part whose flat ovoid face indicates it has cooled while inverted and a narrower tapered angled ingate formerly leading into a small mould. This appears to indicate the casting of a small object. A light grey colour suggests the presence of lead or tin in the metal mix. Suggested date: Unknown, Bronze Age to Post-Medieval, 43-1800. Measurements: Height: 15.54mm, Diameter of flat top 18.46, 14.55mm wide X 11.12mm thick. Weight: 17.32gms This object may be connected to several records for the same site, suggesting…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B1E020
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy punch, square in section with a circular sectioned, flattened and slightly splayed top. It tapers evenly from the top to the point. The point is irregular with no clear design but presumably originally came to a point or have a shape on it. 79mm long, 18mm diameter at the top, 6 by 7mm at the point; 100.86 grams. Such a simple, functional tool is hard to date and could be Bronze Age - Post Medieval. Similar to record : SUSS-779057
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7C11C6
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy arrowhead of uncertain date. Barbed and tanged with a tiny piece of one barb broken off to reveal a shiny 'white metal'. One side is relatively smooth and plain with the other possibly detailing separate wings and body of of a zoomorphic object.
Created on: Sunday 11th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'sholden', grid reference and parish protected.